New research finds that AI companions can provide emotional support, intimacy, and personal growth, but they can also erode ...

What is the future of artificial intelligence companions? Reporter Dana Gerber and editor Greg Huang share their thoughts.

X Technologies has released NEO, a humanoid robot that can tidy, talk, and tackle chores. This brings the sci-fi dream of a ...

Those under 18 will still be able to access AI-generated content with their favorite characters, but not free-wheeling conversations.

Ocean engineering firm DEEP has unveiled "Vanguard," a prototype subsea habitat designed to house four people for missions of ...

A 48-year-old American woman, Lonnie DiNello, has found solace and companionship with three AI boyfriends created via ChatGPT ...

A robot snake developed at John Hopkins University could help advance search and rescue technology, says Assistant Professor ...

This is a SUPPORTING ROLE in a mind-bending sci-fi. Ava is the AI assistant of the lead character, Claire. Ava begins as a clunky and naive AI, who's helpful, but has a voice too clean to be human and ...

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